by Mary Desaulniers Folk wisdom has always singled out fruits and vegetables as being indispensable for health, but it has only been within the last thirty years that we know why. Science and technolo…

Traveling the World – Overview of some of America’s Parklands From Rock Creek Park, just minutes from the monuments in Washington, D.C., to San Francisco’s great Golden Gate Park, America is blessed with beautiful urban arbors. But the country is…

Some species of trees are all but extinct due to disease or the results of overzealous development. Consider supporting the following organizations that are trying to restore our forests or prevent further losses.

The omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, mackerel and sardines apparently do more than help reduce triglyceride levels and blood clotting. Three new studies confirm that eating fish high in omega-3s can cut the incidence of heart disease by nearly…

by Mike Carlson YOU SHOULD GET A complete cholesterol check every five years, according to a new set of national guidelines governing cholesterol measurement and treatment. And make sure to ask for a “full lipid profile,” which measures LDL (“bad”)…

by Mike Carlson Hot spices have a lot of practical uses. They can clear your sinuses, help you digest a big meal, or even assist your member of Congress in standing up and being counted. And new research suggests that…

by Mike Carlson YOU’VE PROBABLY tried kiwifruit, that furry-skinned, green-fleshed orb that tastes kind of like a tart strawberry. But now New Zealand growers are pushing a yellow-colored version we think is even better. Marketed under the name Zespri Gold,…

by Mike Carlson NEXT TIME THAT basket of bread arrives while you’re waiting for your eggplant pizzicato, go for coarse grains that are high in fiber (made with whole wheat). You may reduce your chances of overeating.

EVEN THOUGH THE FDA DOESN’T REQUIRE AN EXPIRATION DATE on sunscreen, it’s best to toss bottles older than three years. If your sunscreen is older than a year, check that it looks and smells like it did when new and…